Senior Cost Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the client interface for a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. This role is based at our Tysons, VA office and involves leading cost management across multiple large-scale projects.

You will be responsible for cost planning, change management, and value engineering, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring SOX-compliant practices where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field is required.
• 6–7 years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management on large-scale construction.
• Experience with mission-critical or data center projects is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, PMP, CCP, or similar are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Provide cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Review and collaborate with design teams and general contractors on cost estimates.
• Reconcile changes and validate contractor data for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to prepare cost estimate updates.
• Prepare written reports and executive summaries on contractor submissions.
• Consolidate cost data from suppliers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Inform engineering and design decisions based on cost impact.
• Manage cost checks, valuations, and reporting across large-scale projects.
• Oversee cost control, contingency management, and commitment tracking.
• Lead value engineering (VE) sessions and contribute to design optioneering.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client-facing

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cost management systems

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to serve as the client interface for a major data center portfolio in Northern Virginia. This role is based at our Tysons, VA office and involves leading cost management across multiple large-scale projects.

You will be responsible for cost planning, change management, and value engineering, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring SOX-compliant practices where applicable.